Freeform

United States - Hawthorne , CA

• 24/02/2026
• Series B
• $67,000,000

Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of human ideation. By treating manufacturing as a single integrated system, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits.

We are a team of first-principles thinkers driven by a shared mission: to build the fundamental technology that moves the world forward. We believe that solving the foundational challenges of production requires a massive diversity of expertise, deep collaboration, low ego, and a healthy sense of humor. Whether you are an engineer, a builder of systems, or a creative problem-solver in any field, we invite you to help us align the physical world with the pace of human imagination.

We are backed by industry leading VC's including Founders Fund, NVIDIA's NVenures, Threshold Ventures, Two Sigma Ventures, Linse Capital, 8VC, Valor, and more who share our conviction in scaling Physical AI to revolutionize manufacturing.

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Erik PalitschFounder

United States - Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Freeform is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories around the world, bringing the scalability of software to physical production. Our proprietary technology stack leverages advanced sensing, real-time controls, and data-driven learning to produce digitally-verified, flawless parts at unprecedented speed, scale, and cost. Our mission is to make the transformative power of 3D printing available to all industries, at scale, and unlock the future of innovation.

We are actively looking for mission-driven individuals who thrive in a technically challenging, dynamic environment. As a team we believe in close collaboration, mutual respect, first-principles thinking, and having a sense of humor. If you are highly motivated and excited about building a world-changing technology, please reach out to me!

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikpalitsch/